Five Kentucky counties added to disaster declaration

Mar. 13, 2012

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The Courier-Journal

President Barack Obama has authorized assistance for residents of five additional Kentucky counties that suffered significant damage as a result of the recent tornadoes and severe storms, according to Gov. Steve Beshear.

The decision makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Grayson, LaRue, Ohio, Russell and Trimble. This brings the total number of counties receiving federal aid to 21.

Beshear declared a statewide emergency on March 2, as storms were still rolling across the commonwealth. Obama was asked for an expedited disaster declaration the following Sunday.

Assistance for individuals can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling (800) 621-3362.